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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.80, 3,443.76 and 2,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.80, 3,443.76 and 2,147.52 is: 3,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.80 : 3,443.76 = 2,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.80/3,443.76 = 2,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.80x = 3,443.76 × 2,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.80x = 7,395,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,543.48/2,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.20

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